Request 16: Strange Happenings at Midnight

Complete Request 16: Strange Happenings at Midnight in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Observe Graveler at night for Iron Balls and Heavy Balls.

Request 16, "Strange Happenings at Midnight," is an intriguing side quest that introduces a bit of mystery and requires you to investigate unusual occurrences during the nighttime in the Hisui region. This request encourages players to pay close attention to the time of day and the specific behaviors of Pokémon, rewarding them with useful items upon completion.

To begin "Strange Happenings at Midnight," you'll need to speak with an NPC named Zisu. She is a member of the Galaxy Team and can be found in Jubilife Village. Zisu is a keen observer and has noticed peculiar behavior from certain Pokémon, particularly at night. She suspects that something is causing them to act erratically and asks for your help in investigating these phenomena. Her primary concern is the behavior of Graveler.

Zisu will explain that she has observed Graveler becoming unusually aggressive and prone to exploding at night. She believes this behavior is linked to something specific and asks you to go to the Obsidian Fieldlands and observe Graveler during the nighttime hours. Graveler are Rock/Ground-type Pokémon commonly found in rocky areas and caves. In the Obsidian Fieldlands, you can find them in locations like the Oreburrow Tunnel and near the cliffs.

The key to this request is the timing. You must be in the Obsidian Fieldlands and it must be nighttime. If it's daytime, you'll need to wait for nightfall. You can often advance time by resting at a base camp or returning to Jubilife Village and then traveling back to the area. Once it's nighttime, head to an area where Graveler are known to spawn. You'll need to observe their behavior. As Zisu mentioned, Graveler at night can become quite agitated and may even self-destruct using the move Self-Destruct. Your task is not necessarily to battle them, but to witness this unusual behavior.

After observing the Graveler's nighttime antics, you'll need to return to Zisu in Jubilife Village to report your findings. She will be interested to hear what you've witnessed. The request is designed to highlight how certain Pokémon's behaviors can change based on the time of day, and how environmental factors or specific events can influence them. Upon successfully reporting your observations, Zisu will reward you with 3 Iron Balls and 5 Heavy Balls. Iron Balls are items that can be used to evolve certain Pokémon, while Heavy Balls are specialized Poké Balls designed for catching Pokémon that are heavier or have a lower catch rate, making them useful for larger or more powerful Pokémon.